CASE STUDY – Importation/Plate Transfer

8 Comments

• Pepe Capirote

  July 9, 2019 at 12:05 pm

  For ITV test could you clarify a couple of queries
  I have a fig light on the opposite side to Spain which I have wired to the correct side, however the car has a reverse light which has now been removed, is it a legal requirement to have the reverse light fitted to the other side? Can I fit an additional light to the rear of the car for this purpose or does that require more paperwork?
  Also I’m told you have to have matching brand and model of tyres on each axle, is this correct?
  Do the tyres pass if they are the correct size but different brands or models fitted to the same axle?
  If I have two equal brand and model tyres but with different tread depths is this acceptable?

  • Nicola Ryan

    July 10, 2019 at 9:55 am

    Good Morning Pepe,

    We have been informed that the 4 tyres have to be the same make, size ect for the ITV test when changing to Spanish plates. The ITV station will go over the car thoroughly and can be very pernickety, it may be best to get a mechanic who visits the ITV station on a regular basis to do the pre-ITV and take the car down, that way the car will pass on the firts time, the mechanic will also know what requirements the ITV station have in relation to a vehicle being imported, we hope this helps.

    Kind regards
    Nicola

• Kate Cammish

  September 22, 2021 at 9:11 pm

  What is “Original V5” please. Do you need to have an appointment or can we just come to the office?
  Thank you
  Kate

  • Nicola Ryan

    September 24, 2021 at 9:54 am

    Good Morning Kate,

    Yes, please pop into the office whenever is best for you.

    The “original V5” means the actual document and not a copy. When we do a change to Spanish plates at Trafico, they always insist on the original vehicle documents being submitted. You do get stamped copies of these back at the end of the process.

    We will contact you directly, to confirm how we can be of assistance.
    Kind regards
    Nicola

• NICK Saeid mowlavi

  June 28, 2023 at 10:39 pm

  I have one Mercedes Benz 220cdi 2014 and I want to replicate to Alicante
  I would like to know how much wil it cost for me and how much does your service cost
  Best regards
  NICK mowlavi

  • Nicola Ryan

    June 30, 2023 at 12:42 pm

    Thank you for your enquiry.

    To confirm the taxes and customs for the importation of your car we would need a copy of your V5. We will contact you directly to discuss this matter further.

    Kind regards
    Nicola

• Dan

  October 13, 2023 at 7:00 pm

  Hi, I have a 2003 VW Caravelle. We have recently moved to Spain (in September 2023) from Belgium and so the car is currently on Belgian plates. However, it’s British in origin and transferred to Belgian plates from UK ones in 2019. My Belgian MOT/ITV expires in mid-November. I am having terrible trouble trying to get the process going. Is it possible someone could advise?

  • Nicola Ryan

    October 17, 2023 at 12:48 pm

    Morning Dan,

    The general rule of thumb is if the vehicle passes the ITV, it will be imported to Spain. Can we confirm if the vehicle has been inspected by the ITV station for the purpose of importation.

    If the vehicle has passed the ITV, we can help with changing to Spanish plates and setting up the road tax.

    Kind regards
    Nicola